La France, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
915
Population
704/sq mi density
$76,926
Median Income
$30,699 per capita
$122,400
Home Value
$278,210 Zillow
$1,333
Median Rent
13.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,926 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $1,333/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La France enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 821 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6163°N, 82.7707°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
La France has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.5").